Why Is Stabilization Strap Required To Use A Bike Rack In A Curt Trailer Hitch On A 2019 Honda CR-V

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I'm unclear what a stabilzation strap is and why I would need it? I'm looking at the Curt # 18050 and wondering if I need for my 2019 CRV and just trying to understand. I would like to add a carrier for my road bike and don't have a hitch currently.

asked by: Sandra V

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A stabilization strap like the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap # 18050 is sometimes used for additional support using bike racks on Class I hitches. They are not required necessarily but once were recommended for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12169.

Another hitch for your 2019 Honda CRV that I recommend is the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98848 which will give you a 2" receiver opening to support a variety of accessories including your bike rack. A bike rack I recommend as well is the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Platform Rack # KU74FR which is a very popular option because of it's ease to load with a step-through design and it's ratching hooks and cradles that secure your road bike without frame contact.

Included are video resources for all of these solutions mentioned above.

expert reply by: Patrick R

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Answer 1

While not ideal to so after installing Trailer Hitch Receiver, #e98848, you should be just fine.

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Answer 2

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 uses four 7/16-14 1-1/4" grade 8 carriage bolts to secure the receiver to the frame. This would require the Curt Fish Wire Bolt Leader - 7/16" #C58410 if that is all you are needing. If you would…

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The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 does require some fascia to be trimmed during installation (it's what allows for the hitch's sleek hidden design) and I can absolutely help you with this process. I have attached an image from…

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Answer 4

To trim the bumper fascia on your 2019 Honda CR-V when installing the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 you can use a pair of snips or simply a sharp utility knife. The material isn't too thick so it's not going to take a lot of…

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Answer 5

To see the dimensions of the Replacement Side End Cap #853-5567 see the pictures I attached.

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Answer 6

The replacement endcap for your Thule Roadway, part # TH915XT is part #TH853-5570. These are sold individually and would work great for your bike carrier.

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Answer 7

Thule and SportRack hitch pins use a different thread size so the two hitch pins are not interchangeable between the brands. Since you have a Thule you'd need the #THSTL2.

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Answer 8

In order to remove a Thule lock core you first need to make sure it is unlocked by the key that matches it. Then you will need to use the larger universal key which should have been included with your bike rack; if you don't have one then you can…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

It is going well and I'd be happy to help you! For a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98848 you were looking at. We have confirmed through our vendor and customer reviews that this hitch will fit the hybrid…

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